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Greetings!
In these stressful & uncertain times, you may be playing many roles and trying to do more with less.
If you've participated in my "How to Get More Done with Less Stress" workshop or keynote, you've heard me ask:
"WHAT BOX ARE YOU IN?"
My challenge to you is to stop and check in with yourself during the day--or ask someone else to hold you accountable--to see which of the following task "boxes" you're in:
BOX 1 - Putting out Fires
BOX 2 - Someday Box - Important but no deadline
BOX 3 - "O.P.S." - Other people's stuff
BOX 4 - Time-wasting
Check out my favorite "stay positive-play nicely" tips for getting done the things that are most important to you!
Professional Speaker & Author
"Helping People Work Together...Better!"
PS - I'd love to be part of your Summer/Fall staff development meeting or retreat. Let's talk soon! |
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WHAT BOX ARE YOU IN?
Here's some of my favorite strategies for making the most of your time in each task "box":
BOX 1 - Putting out fires
- Let go of perfectionism when task doesn't require it
- Use your network - ask for help
- Ask - What's the consequence if task doesn't get done?
BOX 2 - Someday List (Important but not deadline-driven)
- Determine your big picture - use as a "true north"
- Set bite-size goals
- Find an accountability partner
(Click on Communique' Archives to see October 2009 edition on "someday lists")
BOX 3 - O.P.S. (Other People's Stuff)
- Learn to say NO Nicely ("Thank you for the offer, however I'm going to pass")
- Pull rank when you have no rank to pull ("Would it be possible to?" "Would you consider?" "How about?")
- Use positive phrases: "I need your help," "I would appreciate," "I'm concerned"
BOX 4 - Time Wasting
- Schedule RELAXATION & FUN...that's Box 2 and NOT a waste of time
- Type A people: Give yourself permission to take a break (note to self!)
- Don't beat yourself up for getting off track...tomorrow is a new day!
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